Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto

Name: Canadian Broadcasting Centre
Address: 250 Front St W, Toronto, M5V 3G5, Canada
Telephone: +1 866-306-4636

#421 among attractions in Toronto

Postmodern architecture, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Canadian Broadcasting Centre, also known as the CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre, is an office and studio complex located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It serves as the main broadcast and master control point for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's English-language television and radio services. It also contains studios for local and regional French-language productions and is the headquarters of the North American Broadcasters Association. The analogous facility for CBC's French language services is Maison Radio-Canada, in Montreal, while corporate headquarters are located at the CBC Ottawa Production Centre. ()

Completed: 1992 (32 years ago)Floors: 13Coordinates: 43°38'41"N, 79°23'18"W

Address

250 Front St WDowntown Toronto (Entertainment District)Toronto M5V 3G5 Canada

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+1 866-306-4636

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Canadian Broadcasting Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Roundhouse Park.

~890 ftS
Iconic tower with a revolving restaurant
CN Tower, Toronto
5 min walk • The CN Tower, an iconic landmark in Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to both human ingenuity and the spirit of innovation. Soaring to a height of 553.3 meters, the tower held the title of the world's tallest free-standing structure for 32 years after its...
~1540 ftS
Stadium known for hosting baseball games
Rogers Centre, Toronto
8 min walk • Rogers Centre, an iconic sports venue in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and entertainment. Opened in 1989, this massive stadium, initially known as SkyDome, was the first to feature a fully retractable motorized roof...
~990 ftSE
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
5 min walk • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a captivating underwater world nestled in the heart of Toronto. This expansive aquatic exhibit, which opened its doors in 2013, has quickly become one of the city's premier attractions. With a mission to provide a fun and educational...
~1550 ftSE
Museum
Roundhouse Park, Toronto
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Roundhouse Park is a unique urban oasis that combines the beauty of a meticulously landscaped park with the allure of historical preservation. This enchanting site is home to the Toronto Railway Museum, which celebrates the rich history...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
11 min walk • St. Patrick's Market is one of three public markets created in Toronto in the 19th century along with St. Lawrence Market and St. Andrew's Market. The current structure on the lot was built in 1912 and was designated a heritage site by the City of Toronto in 1975.
~1330 ftNE
Tower, Modernist architecture
Sun Life Centre, Toronto
7 min walk • The Sun Life Centre in Toronto, Ontario was built in 1984 to house the Toronto operations of Sun Life Financial, serving as the insurance company's global headquarters until 2017.
~1620 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
8 min walk • The Scotiabank Theatre Toronto is a major movie theatre at the RioCan Hall in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Richmond and John Street owned by Cineplex Entertainment and opened in 1999.
~210 ftSE
Museum
CBC Museum, Toronto
2 min walk • The CBC Museum was dedicated to the preserving the physical heritage and archival materials relating to the history of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
~960 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
5 min walk • The Royal Alexandra Theatre, commonly known as the Royal Alex, is a theatre in Toronto, Ontario, located near King and Simcoe Street. Built in 1907, the 1,244-seat Royal Alex is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America.
~810 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
4 min walk • Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located downtown in the city's entertainment district, it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Toronto Defiant.
~1070 ftNE
Park
Simcoe Place, Toronto
6 min walk • Simcoe Place is an office building and shopping centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The tower 148 metres with 33 floors. It was completed by architects Carlos A Ott and NORR in 1995. The late-Modernist building was built by developer Cadillac Fairview.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Canadian Broadcasting Centre open?

Canadian Broadcasting Centre is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Canadian Broadcasting Centre?

Nearby attractions include CBC Museum, Toronto (2 min walk), John Bassett Theatre, Toronto (3 min walk), Metro Hall, Toronto (3 min walk), Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Canadian Broadcasting Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canadian Broadcasting Centre:

Tram

John Street • Lines: 504A, 504B (4 min walk)
Blue Jays Way • Lines: 504A, 504B (6 min walk)

Metro

St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Union • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (10 min walk)

Bus

Front Street West • Lines: 19 (12 min walk)
King Street West • Lines: 19 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (19 min walk)
Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (23 min walk)